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This Christmas
Universal Records
Released: October 19, 1999
Certified Gold on December 22, 1999
Certified Platinum on December 22, 1999
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Tracks
1. If Every Day Could Be Christmas (5:04)
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- Written by G. Baker, Frank Myers, A. Little
- Produced by BAG and Arnthor
- Arranged by Anders Bagge, Arnthor Birgisson and Esbjorn Svensson
- Drums, Percussion, and Glockenspiel by Magnus Ostron
- Double Bass by Dan Berglund
- Grand Piano and Synth by Esbjorn Svensson
- Strings by Stockholm Strings, led by Christina Bergqvist
- Recorded by Fredrik Andersson, Bag, and Arnthor
- Mixed by Mick Guzauski, assisted by Tom Bender
2. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (4:36)
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- Produced by BAG and Arnthor
- Traditional Arrangement by Anders Bagge, Arnthor Birgisson, and Esbjorn Svensson
- Grand Piano, Wurlitzer, and Synth by Esbjorn Svensson
- Double Bass by Dan Berglund
- Strings by Stockholm Strings, led by Christina Wirdegren Alin
- Acoustic Guitar by Henrik Jansson
- Recorded by Alar Suurna, Bag, and Arnthor
- Mixed by Alar Suurna
3. The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire) (4:08)
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- Written by M. Torme, R. Wells
- Produced by BAG and Arnthor
- Arranged by Anders Bagge, Arnthor Birgisson, and Esbjorn Svensson
- Rhodes, Electric Piano, and Synth by Esbjorn Svensson
- Electric Bass by Dan Berglund
- Harmonica by Mats Oberg
- Strings by Stockholm Strings, led by Christina Wirdegren Alin
- Guitar by Henrik Jansson
- Drums, Percussion, and Glockenspiel by Magnus Ostron
- Recorded by Alar Suurna, Bag, and Arnthor
- Mixed by Alar Suurna
4. I'll Be Home For Christmas (2:04)
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- Written by W. Kent, K. Gannon, B. Ram
- Produced by BAG and Arnthor
- Arranged by Devon Biere
- Recorded by Bag and Arnthor
- Mixed by Alar Suurna
5. Oh Holy Night (3:20)
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- Produced by BAG and Arnthor
- Traditional Arrangement by Anders Bagge, Arnthor Birgisson and Esbjorn Svensson
- Grand Piano, Celeste, and Synth by Esbjorn Svensson
- Double Bass by Dan Berglund
- Strings by Stockholm Strings, led by Christina Wirdegren Alin
- Drums, Percussion, and Glockenspiel by Magnus Ostron
- Recorded by Alar Suurna, Bag, and Arnthor
- Mixed by Alar Suurna
6. This Gift (4:06)
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- Written by A. Bagge, A. Birgisson, S. Hosein, D. Deviller
- Produced by BAG and Arnthor
- Strings by Stockholm Session Strings
- Guitar by Mats Berntoft
- Strings Arranged by Janson and Janson
- Recorded by Bag and Arnthor
- Mixed by Mick Guzauski, assisted by Tom Bender
7. Little Drummer Boy (3:25)
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- Written by K. Davis, H. Onorati, H. Simone
- Produced by BAG and Arnthor
- Double Bass by Dan Berglund
- Grand Piano and Synth by Esbjorn Svensson
- Guitar by Henrik Jansson
- Strings by Stockholm Strings, led by Christina Wirdegren Alin
- Percussion and Snare by Magnus Ostrom
- Recorded by Alar Suurna, Bag, and Arnthor
- Mixed by Alar Suurna
8. Christmas Wish (3:49)
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- Written by Jeff Timmons and Matt Fechter
- Produced by BAG and Arnthor
- Arranged by Anders Bagge and Arnthor Birgisson
- Strings by Stockholm Session Strings
- Guitars by Mats Berntoft
- Recorded by Bag and Arnthor
- Mixed by Alar Suurna
9. Silent Night (3:09)
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- Written by F. Gruber, J. Mohr
- Produced by BAG and Arnthor
- Traditional Arrangement by Anders Bagge, Arnthor Birgisson and Esbjorn Svensson
- Grand Piano, Celeste, and Synth by Esbjorn Svensson
- Double Bass by Dan Berglund
- Strings by Stockholm Strings, led by Christina Wirdegren Alin
- Drums, Percussion, and Glockenspiel by Magnus Ostron
- Recorded by Alar Suurna, Bag, and Arnthor
- Mixed by Alar Suurna
10. Ave Maria (1:56)
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- Written by J.S. Bach, F. Gounod
- Produced by BAG and Arnthor
- Arranged by Devon Biere
- Recorded by Bag and Arnthor
- Mixed by Alar Suurna
11. This Gift (Pop Version) (4:08)
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- Written by A. Bagge, A. Birgisson, S. Hosein, D. Deviller
- Produced by BAG and Arnthor
- Strings by Stockholm Session Strings
- Guitar by Mats Berntoft
- Strings Arranged by Janson and Janson
- Recorded by Bag and Arnthor
- Mixed by Mick Guzauski, assisted by Tom Bender
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Other Credits
Executive Producers: 98°, Paris D'Jon, and Bruce Carbone
A&R Direction: Bruce Carbone
A&R Coordinator: Sal Guastella
Management: Paris D'Jon for Top 40 Entertainment
Package Design: Beehive Productions
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Singles
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This Gift
Released October 26, 1999
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Insights
- This Christmas was produced by Anders Bagge and Arnthor Birgisson, the Swedish hitmakers behind 98°' Top 3 single "Because Of You" from 98° And Rising.
- Anders and Arnthor teamed up with Sean Hosein and Dane Deviller, the writers and producers of "Invisible Man," to write "This Gift."
- 98°' a cappella rendition of "I'll Be Home For Christmas" was one of the songs they recorded for their original demo tape.
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